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Yankton County Commission Approves Emergency Covid-19 Resolution

The Yankton County Commission approved a Covid-19 emergency resolution at their meeting Tuesday night.

Congress Pushing for Deal on Economic Stimulus Plan

Time is running out for Congress to come up with an economic stimulus plan and also a funding bill to keep the government operating into next year.

Covid-19 Vaccine Arrives

The first shipments of Covid-19 vaccine arrived Monday in South Dakota and immunizations are being given to front line healthcare workers.

Finding a Plug In for Your Car

Several electric utilities in the state will be using rebate funds to build electric vehicle charging stations.

Rural Areas Await Covid Vaccine

The first COVID vaccine started being disseminated in the U.S. on Monday to frontline workers giving hope to health care…

Keeping Kids in the Classrooms

The Yankton School District saw a bit of a jump in positive Covid-19 infections in the weekly report on Friday

Ag Coalition Fighting To Keep Dakota Access Pipeline Operating

Fifteen states have signed onto a friend of the court brief in backing a regional ag coalition led by the…

SDCGA Gearing Up For 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session

One area South Dakota Corn Grower Association members will be focusing on with state legislators when they convene in January…

IFU President Expects Legislature To Tackle Taxes, Water Quality And Meat Processing

The 2021 Iowa Legislative session starts on January 11. One of the major issues for state lawmakers will be how…

Regents Review the Budget Address

During their final meeting of the year last week, the South Dakota Board of Regents reviewed Governor Kristi Noem’s budget speech and their place in it.

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SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

2 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

2 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

3 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

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LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…